James, the reigning league MVP, shot 5-of-7 from the field in just over 14 1/2 minutes of court time.

O'Neal tallied six points and three boards in nearly 16 minutes of playing time. O'Neal, a 15-time All-Star, was acquired by Phoenix over the summer in the deal that the Cavs hope will finally end Cleveland's championship hex. The city hasn't won a major sports championship since 1964, when the Browns captured the NFL crown.